A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 774868 Details
Epoch: 35 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 774924 epoch_slot_no: 18924 block_no: 774831 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2018-03-22 06:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9a4b3ee178d2d23f1a0ac7341816eaf240720385ab643dd3d407a1d8f9b4c4b1Block Operator
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